Birds
Start of Red Knot Migration in Virginia
The Red Knot is one of the largest and most colorful sandpipers in North America and their migration is one of the longest of any bird. Read more…
Second Virginia Breeding Bird Atlas Launches This Spring!
Season one of the Second VABBA2 launches this spring as part of a 5-year study to document the breeding status and distribution of native birds. Read more…
Spring Migration Begins in Virginia
As the Blue-headed Vireos and Yellow-throated Warblers have already begun to arrive in Virginia we look toward the beginnings of Virginia’s Spring migration. Read more…
The Comeback of the Peregrine Falcon in Virginia
For many people, the mention of a peregrine falcon immediately conjures up images of a raptor diving through the air at breathtaking speeds to catch their prey Read more…
First Signs of Spring
The first signs that spring is just around the corner are here! Robins have been spotted in large flocks foraging for insects in fields and back yards. Read more…
Why Is the Loggerhead Shrike Disappearing?
The loggerhead shrike is nicknamed the “butcher bird” for its habit of impaling prey on thorny shrubs and barbed wire. Read more…
How the Migratory Bird Treaty Helps Protect Wildlife and Habitat
2016 marks two significant centennial milestones in Virginia conservation history specifically the 100 year anniversaries of the VDWR and the Migratory Bird act Read more…